Mock Examinations will be held before and after the Midterm Break.
The cost of the mock examinations is approximately €100 for Leaving Certificate students, €100 – 120 for Junior Certificate students. These figures can change depending on the number of subjects examined and the levels chosen.
Drug Awareness Programme: The Parents’ Association has organised an awareness programme in conjunction with WRDTF.
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Cervical Cancer Vaccinations: First & Second year students have received two rounds of the vaccination from the HSE. Round three will be administered in mid April.
Fifth Year Work Experience: February 6th – February 10th. This is a very important part of our fifth year programme & all students must participate.
LCVP Interview Preparation & Interviews: Interview preparation Wednesday January 18th followed by interviews in early February.
This is a great opportunity for students to gain first-hand knowledge of the interview process and skills for future careers.
School Newsletter: The school’s Newsletter will be issued at the end of January/early February.
Sports Star:Congratulations to Sean Moran on receiving the Western People’s Basketball Sports Star Award.
Scholarships Congratulations to Melissa Dolan – Scholarship from UCD, Michael Pielow – J.P. McManus Scholarship, Shane Mulderrig, Scholarship from NUIG.
Technology Award: Congratulations to Colm Walsh who came First in the Galway/Mayo Technology Teachers’ Award and to Jamie Hunt who came Third in this section. Colm Walsh came third in the All-Ireland awards.
Reminder: Students returning to school after appointments etc. must be signed in by a parent/guardian. This is in the interest of Health & Safety.
School Journals: Parents/guardians must check and sign journals on a regular basis. You will learn what work students should be doing and how they are progressing in school.
First Year Development Day: This is a special day for First years on the 9th March. They will have the opportunity to participate in workshops on personal development, drama workshops on bullying and substance use, and a dance workshop.
| Date | Details |
| 6th – 10th of February | LCVP Work Experience |
| 9th of February | 1st Year Open Night |
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Thursday 9th of February – Friday 10th of February |
Mock Exams |
| Monday 13th of February – Friday 17th of February | Mid-Term Break |
| Tuesday 14th of February – Saturday 18th of February | TY and 5th Year Tour |
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Monday 20th of February – Friday 24th of February |
Mock Exams |
| Wednesday 22nd of February | Information Night for Incoming 1st Years |
| Thursday 23rd of February | 5TH Year and LCA1 Parent Teacher Meeting |
| Wednesday 29th of February | 3rd Year Options Night |
| Monday 19th of March | Bank Holiday |
| Wednesday 28th of March | TY Parent/Teacher Meetings |
| 2nd-14th April | Eaaster holidays |
| Monday 7th of May | Bank Holiday |
| June 2nd | Summer Holidays begin |
| Wednesday June 6th | Junior and Leaving Certificate State Examinations begin |